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SUMMARY:The Gloucester Lyceum Presents: “Our Democracy” — A Timely Public Forum Featuring Harvard Professor Steven Levitsky
DESCRIPTION:The Gloucester Lyceum invites the public to a compelling and timely forum\, “Our Democracy\,” on Saturday\, May 9\, held in the Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall (9 Dale Avenue\, Gloucester). \nRooted in the Lyceum’s historic mission to bring people together around ideas that shape our world\, this program will explore urgent questions: Where does democracy come from? What are its strengths? How is it challenged? And what can history teach us about sustaining democratic values and institutions today? \nThe event will feature renowned Harvard scholar Steven Levitsky\, co-author of How Democracies Die\, who will speak from his forthcoming work\, The Great Abdication: How America Lost its Democracy. Levitsky will examine the argument that the United States has entered a period of “competitive authoritarianism” in 2025–2026\, and explore the societal and institutional factors that have contributed to this shift. \nJoining him is acclaimed journalist and broadcaster Callie Crossley\, host of GBH’s Under the Radar\, who will serve as moderator and respondent. Crossley will offer her perspective and guide a dynamic conversation with the audience. \nThis forum continues the legacy of the Gloucester Lyceum—founded in 1830—as a place for thoughtful exchange\, civic dialogue\, and intellectual engagement. \nCopies of Dr. Levitsky’s book will be available for sale\, at the event\, courtesy of The Bookstore and will be for sale at The Bookstore prior to the event as well.  There will also be multiple print copies of his books\, prior to the event\, at the main desk available to borrow with a library card. \nEvent Details:\nWhat: Our Democracy — A Gloucester Lyceum Forum\nWhen: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, Doors Open at 1:30 pm\, Presentation begins at 2:00 pm\nWhere: Kyrouz Auditorium\, City Hall\, 9 Dale Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\nRegistration: Program is Free (donations welcome); Registration is Required. Space is limited. \nRegister now at sawyerfreelibrary.org to reserve your seat and be part of this important community conversation.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/the-gloucester-lyceum-presents-our-democracy-a-timely-public-forum-featuring-harvard-professor-steven-levitsky/
LOCATION:Gloucester City Hall\, 9 Dale Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Ann Museum at Gloucester City Hall to celebrate Juneteenth\, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. \n9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Flag raising with comments from city officials and CAM staff outside City Hall. \n9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Community reading of Frederick Douglass’s What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Following the reading the public is invited to stay for a facilitated discussion to discuss the speech and their experience reading it. Kyrouz Auditorium\, Gloucester City Hall \nWe hope that you can join us for this community gathering to reflect on important history and the work that still needs to be done.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/6th-annual-gloucester-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Gloucester City Hall\, 9 Dale Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
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